Gods

There were many deities in the Ancient Egyptian Religion, Here are some of the main gods and brief descriptions.

Amun was a local deity of Thebes.
Known as King of the Gods



Atum was considered the first god.
Known as the God of Creation




Horus was son of Osiris and Isis.
Known as the God of the king



Geb is depicted lying down.
Known as God of the Earth

Nut is depicted on top.
Known as God of the sky

Shu is depicted holding up Nut.
Known as God of the wind


Hathor is commonly depicted as a cow goddess.
Known as Goddess of love, beauty, and motherhood



Isis was worshiped as the ideal mother.
Known as the Goddess of Fertility and magic



Osiris was betrayed by his brother Set.
Known as the God of the afterlife



Ra was a major god of Heliopolis.
Known as God of the Sun



Set was considered the usurper.
Known as the God of Chaos and storms



Anubis was son of Set.
Known as God of embalming



Bastet was a Feline goddess.
Known as Goddess of Cats





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